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Bernhard Strigel was a German painter of the Swabian school, one of the most important masters of the transitional period between the Gothic and the Renaissance.
Bernhard came from a family of artists from Memmingen. He painted works on religious and historical subjects, but became more famous as a portrait painter. The artist painted many portraits of noble citizens of his time in the spirit of the early Northern Renaissance.
Strigel enjoyed the patronage of Emperor Maximilian I and in 1515 became his court painter in Vienna. Here in the same year he created one of the earliest group portraits in Germany, a depiction of Maximilian I and his family. In the last years of his life he gave up religious work and devoted himself almost exclusively to portraiture.
Thomas Baumgartner was a German painter, recognized for his evocative portrayals of rural life. Born in Munich in 1892, he was celebrated for his detailed and vibrant depictions of Bavarian customs and countryside, earning him a place among notable 20th-century German painters.
After training at the Munich Academy and various travels in Europe, Baumgartner established himself with a distinctive style that blended traditional Bavarian influences with his unique artistic vision. His works often featured robust, earthy scenes of peasant life, which not only showcased his technical skill but also conveyed a deep affection for his homeland's landscapes and customs.
Throughout his career, Baumgartner's paintings were widely exhibited and appreciated, particularly for their craftsmanship and the way they captured the essence of rural Germany. His art is a testament to the cultural heritage of Bavaria, resonating with those who value the preservation of regional histories and lifestyles.
Baumgartner's legacy is preserved in art collections and has been featured in major exhibitions, often commanding attention in both national and international art circles. His dedication to depicting the simplicity and beauty of peasant life helps keep the rural traditions of Germany alive in the collective memory of the art world.
For those interested in exploring the serene beauty of traditional German art, Thomas Baumgartner's works offer a timeless journey into the heart of Bavaria's countryside and culture.
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Heinrich Vogeler was a German artist and philosopher, a representative of the German Art Nouveau. A versatile and talented artist, he painted, watercolored, composed poems, designed, designed and decorated. Over time, his style of art changed over a wide range.
During World War I, from 1914 to 1917, Vogeler was on the Eastern Front as a volunteer and made sketches, which resulted in his pacifist sentiments.
In the mid-1920s he visited the Soviet Union several times and his impressions resulted in paintings in his own "complex style: "Karelia and Murmansk" (1926), "Building a New Life in the Soviet Republics of Central Asia" (1927), and "Baku" (1927). In 1931 Vogeler received an invitation to work in the USSR. The coming to power of the Nazis in Germany made it impossible for him to return home, and after Hitler's invasion Vogeler among many was deported to the Kazakh SSR, where he died.
